Despite President-elect Joe Biden winning the state of Nebraska in the 2020 election, the Republican Party could still potentially grab an electoral vote for President Trump. This news comes after a federal appeals court in Colorado ruled that presidential electors are not bound to cast their votes for the winner of the state’s popular vote.
Nebraska is one of two states, along with Maine, that does not follow the winner-takes-all system for allocating electoral votes. Instead, they use a congressional district system, where the winner of each congressional district receives one electoral vote, and the overall state winner receives two electoral votes.
In the 2020 election, Biden won one congressional district in Nebraska, while Trump won the state as a whole. This means that Trump could potentially receive one electoral vote from Nebraska, even though he lost the state.
The ruling by the federal appeals court has raised concerns among Democrats, who worry that it could set a dangerous precedent for future elections. They argue that the decision undermines the principle of democracy and could allow for the manipulation of electoral votes.
On the other hand, Republicans are celebrating the ruling as a victory for states’ rights and the electoral college system. They believe that it allows for the unique voices and perspectives of each congressional district to be represented in the electoral college.
As the legal battle over electoral votes in Nebraska continues, both parties are closely watching the outcome. The decision could have far-reaching implications for future elections and the way electoral votes are allocated in states that do not follow the winner-takes-all system.
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